John Rattray is on a mission to help us all examine our own mental health. In memory of his sister, Katrina, and pro-skater Ben Raemers, John rode his bike 100 miles and finally — in his early 40s — did his first Sad Plant.

All money raised was split between three organisations doing some of the best work to reduce depression and provide access to tools, knowledge and services to improve our mental health.

Read John’s insiteful interview with Neil Macdonald from Science Versus Life in The Skateboarders Companion Magazine here.

Thrasher Magazine made a film about the two Why So Sad Missions that John did in 2019. Watch Below.

Animated short featuring the voice of John Rattray with drawings by John Horner linked below.